fellowship
/ˈfeləʊʃɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfe-lə-ˌship -lō-/ (ame, mw)
fellowship — noun
- fellowshipsingular
- fellowshipsplural
1. An organized body of individuals united by a common interest, belief, or objecti
An organized body of individuals united by a common interest, belief, or objective, meeting on a regular basis.
The local women's fellowship meets every Tuesday evening at the community center.
collocation: local fellowship
Adaeze joined a fellowship of young scientists who share research ideas online.
pattern: fellowship of + noun (group of people)
The university fellowship for international students organized a welcome lunch for newcomers.
Our church fellowship raised enough money to build a new school in the nearby village.
- society
a more formal, often permanent organization
- association
emphasises the shared purpose more than the personal bond
- club
less formal and more leisure-oriented than fellowship
文法句型
fellowship + of + noun
2. A warm, friendly connection that develops between people who share an activity,
A warm, friendly connection that develops between people who share an activity, interest, or purpose — for example, the bond felt by teammates or colleagues.
After hiking together for three days, the group felt a strong sense of fellowship.
collocation: sense of fellowship
The fellowship among the night-shift nurses made the long hours much easier to bear.
Mira missed the warm fellowship she had found in her book club back in Seoul.
True fellowship grows when people work side by side toward a common goal.
There was a spirit of fellowship among volunteers rebuilding homes after the flood.
- camaraderie
more informal and suggests close, easy friendship among a small group
- companionship
focuses on the simple fact of being together rather than shared activity
- solidarity
emphasises mutual support especially during difficulty
文法句型
sense of fellowship
fellowship among + plural noun
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable and often appears in phrases such as 'sense of fellowship' or 'spirit of fellowship.' Unlike sense 1, it refers to a feeling, not to an organization.
常見錯誤
3. A senior teaching or research position at a university or college, usually held
A senior teaching or research position at a university or college, usually held for a fixed period.
Dr. Okafor was awarded a research fellowship at Cambridge University last spring.
pattern: research fellowship at + institution
Sumin applied for a teaching fellowship in the history department this autumn.
The fellowship comes with a private office and full access to the university library.
After finishing his PhD, Quan accepted a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Tokyo.
- post
more general; does not imply the fixed-term or research focus of a fellowship
- appointment
formal term for being given a position
文法句型
a fellowship in + subject/field
a fellowship at + institution
用法筆記
Often modified by a field or type: 'research fellowship,' 'teaching fellowship,' 'postdoctoral fellowship.' Distinguish from sense 4 — a fellowship as an ACADEMIC POST is a job, whereas a fellowship as a RESEARCH GRANT is money to support study.
常見錯誤
4. Financial support awarded to a postgraduate student to fund further study or res
Financial support awarded to a postgraduate student to fund further study or research beyond the first degree.
Nila received a generous fellowship to complete her doctoral research on climate change.
pattern: fellowship to + verb (purpose)
The foundation offers summer fellowships for graduate students studying public health.
Without the fellowship, Heloísa could not afford a full year of fieldwork in rural Kenya.
Each graduate fellowship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance.
- scholarship
usually based on academic merit; may be for undergraduate or postgraduate study
- grant
a broader term that includes funding for projects, not just study
- stipend
strictly the regular payment received, not the award itself
文法句型
fellowship + to + verb
fellowship for + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Commonly called a 'fellowship' in North American universities; in British English 'studentship' or 'scholarship' may be used instead. Unlike sense 3, this does not involve a teaching or research appointment — it is purely financial support.
常見錯誤
5. The recognized rank of an individual who has been admitted into a learned societ
The recognized rank of an individual who has been admitted into a learned society or professional institution, typically based on their qualifications.
Eshe was granted fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of her work.
pattern: fellowship of + institution
Full fellowship of the institute requires at least five years of professional experience.
collocation: full fellowship
His election to fellowship of the medical association was one of his proudest achievements.
Fellowship in the academy allows senior researchers to vote on important policy decisions.
- membership
more general; fellowship often implies a higher or elected rank within the organization
文法句型
fellowship of + institution
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3: sense 5 is a status or rank (you are 'a fellow' of the society), whereas sense 3 is a job at a university. Common in the names of learned societies: 'Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons.'
常見錯誤
fellowship — verb
- fellowshippresent simple I / you / we / they
- fellowships3rd person singular
- fellowshiping-ing form
- fellowshipedpast simple
1. To take part in the shared activities and spiritual connection of a church or re
To take part in the shared activities and spiritual connection of a church or religious community.
The congregation fellowships together after Sunday service over coffee and pastries.
pattern: fellowship together (intransitive)
Members of the youth group fellowship with one another during Friday night gatherings.
The missionaries would fellowship with the local village community every Sunday afternoon.
Families from three different churches fellowship together at the annual summer picnic.
文法句型
fellowship with + noun
fellowship together
用法筆記
Nearly always used in Christian church contexts. Much less common than the noun forms — most speakers use 'have fellowship' or 'share fellowship' instead of the verb.
常見錯誤
2. To formally accept someone as a member of a church or religious community.
To formally accept someone as a member of a church or religious community.
The church council voted to fellowship the new family into the congregation last month.
pattern: fellowship someone into + community
New believers are fellowshipped into the church after completing the six-week course.
passive: be fellowshipped into
The pastor fellowshipped three new members during the Easter service last spring.
After the baptism, the elders fellowshipped the couple into full membership of the church.
- admit
neutral term without the religious flavour
- welcome in
less formal and implies warmth rather than formal acceptance
- excommunicate
formal removal from a religious community
文法句型
fellowship + noun + into + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in passive voice ('are fellowshipped'). This sense is extremely rare outside certain Protestant church traditions.